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Austria - Hanukkah Dreidel from the 1920s, carved from beef bone, in a cubic-pentagonal design, lightweight and with deep and intricate decorations - Austria - Hanukkah Dreidel from the 1920s, carved from beef bone, in a cubic-pentagonal design, lightweight and with deep and intricate decorations The body of the Dreidel is decorated with dense geometric patterns and hand-engraved floral motifs, which are combined along its entire circumference and give it a rich and artistic appearance. The Hebrew letters Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin appear in clear relief on the various fronts, and blend in with the decorations in a folk-European style typical of the early twentieth century. In the upper part of the Dreidel are engravings in the form of elongated leaves or ”petals” emanating from the top of the wig, which indicate the creativity and skill of the craftsman. The handle, also made of bone, is shaped into a thin cylindrical shape with a rounded tip, and fits perfectly to the body structure. - The Dreidel weighs only 10 grams and is 5 cm high This is a meticulous and authentic Judaica item, preserving a Jewish carving tradition from pre-war Austria, and has a high collector's value due to its excellent condition and the rarity of items of this type Excellent condition, condition according to the photos